The French name Delatardis was first used in the province of Auvergne. It was a name for someone who lived in the south central part of the country. It has been divided into the administrative districts Cantal and Puy-de-Dôme.

Early History of the Delatardis family

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Delatardis Spelling Variations

French surnames were subject to numerous spelling alterations depending on the region and time it was used. The early development of the French language relied heavily on borrowing elements and grammar from other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Delatardis is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Montravel, Montravelle, Montravelles, Monravel, Monravelle, Monravelles, De Tardy, De Tardi, De Tardit, De Tardy, De Tardis, Montrevel, Montrevelle, Montrevelles, Monrevel, Montrevelle and many more.

Early Notables of the Delatardis family (pre 1700)

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Migration of the Delatardis family to the New World and Oceana

France was active as a cultural leader in the early 16th century. One particular area in which they lead was the exploration of the New World. The explorers, like Jacques Cartier in 1534, led the way to North America. Champlain, in 1608, made the first of twenty voyages to France to attract settlers and brought the first migrant in 1617. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec, and the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Delatardis has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Delatardis were Ralph Montrevers settled in Barbados in 1679.

The Delatardis Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Aut cum eo, Aut in eoMotto Translation: Or with him, or in which they